SAD announces formation of its working committee

Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) yesterday announced the names of over 100 leaders who will form the party's working committee as well as of permanent special invitees and those part of its political advisory committee.

The working committee, announced by SAD President and Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, consists of old-time trusted Taksali Akali leaders as well as young leaders of the party, SAD's secretary and spokesman Daljit Singh Cheema said.

The working committee, special invitees and advisory committee together comprise of over 170 members, including party MLAS, former MLAS, former MPs, the Punjab Education Minister said, adding every section of society has been given due representation.

Cheema said the party had recently announced its office bearers, district presidents and political affairs committee. He said the party's general council would be soon announced in the coming days.